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Obama zings Trump, to his face? White House Correspondents’ Dinner video:

by on Apr 30, 2011

The Correspondents’ Dinner is among the finest traditions in democracy…

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Oakland – Crime – Bad Grades – Drugs – Poverty + Bicycles + Green + Baby Champ + Creativity + Pride = Scrapertown.

by on Apr 30, 2011

A 5Point Film Festival Fave: I’m sitting on the floor in a dark corner of the huge main hall at 5Point Film Festival missing out on VIP drinky/munchy fun blogging up a final favorite film for you. If you love it, support Scrapertown…even if just to share this link up via email or on your [...]

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Where Does Your Garbage Go? ~ Nicole Duncan

by on Apr 30, 2011

The Academy Award-nominated documentary, Waste Land, begs two questions: “Can art change people?” And, “Where does your garbage go?”

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Greasers, Rejects, and Hipster Doofuses! Come sit with me! ~ Dani McGuire

by on Apr 30, 2011

As yoga has become part of pop culture and attracted the popular girls, it has broken off into groups…

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Birthright. Video:

by on Apr 30, 2011

A 5Point Film Festival Fave: Birthright. A tragic accident surfing and resulting handicap doesn’t keep this man from the ocean. This one is raw, this gent has guts and power and a brave willingness to be open and un-self-conscious that I can only envy. Talked with the filmmaker last night and he gave me a [...]

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A 5Point Film Festival Fave: The Swiss Machine, Ueli Steck, via Sender Films.

by on Apr 30, 2011

The Swiss Machine: Ueli Steck An elephantjournal.com 5Point Festival Favorite. Loooooved this one via Sender Films. This one, while still all about danger, riding that edge between adventure and risking one’s precious human birth…this one stars a mountaineer who wants to live and grow old and who knows what he was capable and goes for [...]

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A 5Point Film Festival favorite: Eastern Rises. Video:

by on Apr 30, 2011

One of my faves at 5Point Film Festival thus far: Like Guy Ritchie? Fishing? Nature? Sasquatch? Vodka? Doing what you love no matter what? You’ll love… Eastern Rises. There’s a quote somewhere in there about living the life, maybe you’re not rich, but everyone who is working in the more conventional world is jealous…not jealous [...]

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{Boulder Event} Sell Your Wares and Find Hidden Treasures at This Year’s Hill Flea. ~ Sara Bruskin

by on Apr 30, 2011

The first Hill Flea of the year will kick off on Saturday, May 7 with some free yoga…

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Yes To Fairer Votes

A UK story that’s not the royal wedding. ~ Harris Mercer

by on Apr 30, 2011

The fate of a political marriage much more important than William and Kate’s may be decided on Thursday when Britain embraces or rejects a new voting system.

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{Boulder Art Scene} 6 May CU Boulder Architecture Exhibition at BMOCA

by on Apr 30, 2011

The Design Build Colorado Studio is fortunate to host our final jury and presentations at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art on Friday, May 6, 2011. Friends, family, and colleagues are welcome to attend and support the members of the DBC Studio.

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Eco-Friendly Doggy Style. ~ Jolee McBreen

by on Apr 30, 2011

A little sweater or jacket never hurt anyone — nail painting, hair accessories or hair dye is another story. However, when we think of how many of our own clothes we dispose of, should we really be adding to our waste just to dress up our dogs?

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“Skateboarding is not a Crime. War is a Crime.”

by on Apr 30, 2011

5Point Film Festival in Carbondale, Colorado. A favorite short film: Skateistan. The titular quote above, via Timmy O’Neill, emcee at 5Point. Skateistan: To Live and Skate Kabul Must-watch? Yah:

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How elephant journal turned a leather jacket-wearing, Mustang-driving, corn-fed beef consuming Iowa hick into a…

by on Apr 30, 2011

I like yoga. Wait, cross that out. I love yoga? Yeah, I love yoga.

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"dark side of the lens"

An evocative, beautiful, poetic validation for unconventional do-goodin’ entrepreneurs & dreamers.

by on Apr 30, 2011

The Dark Side of the Lens “Try to keep my motivation simple, real and positive. This life is both a blessing and a curse…that I relish.” My fave video ever…you might enjoy. For all us oddballs who don’t fit in, who sacrifice some comfort for a life full of love. I’m at 5Point Film Festival [...]

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Walk Through A Practice Of “I am-ness” With Ken Wilber.

by on Apr 30, 2011

Is not the desire to get rid of the ego itself a manifestation of the ego?

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Meat, myself and I.

by on Apr 30, 2011

A complex relationship. Ruth and Bill. Rhoda. Thanksgiving and Christmas. Chuck. They’re the link to my complex relationship with meat and sometimes poultry. But there were others. Bob and Ruth were the names of my best friend from Kindergarten’s parents. When my own mom and dad decided to move us away from our sweet little [...]

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Inversions – fun being upside down and a playlist

by on Apr 30, 2011

Inverting your body: Gives the heart a break. Stimulates the endocrine system. Calms the mind. Strengthens the core. Enhances ability to concentrate and remain focused. Can be stimulating for the nervous system. Increases body awareness. Helps with circulation. Can be cleansing and rejuvenating. Can relieve stress. Yoga Journal article with great info. A playlist with [...]

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Finding Ma in the Water Drop

by on Apr 30, 2011

Slowly and with unprecedented mindfulness, I looked off to my right, with an inner knowing that I was about to drink deeply of unending beauty and love.

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“Dr. Khalsa, Your Patient Died”: Yoga and Cancer.

by on Apr 29, 2011

With a firm nudge and an alarmingly authoritative voice she stated, “I Died! Wake Up!”

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Why we don’t need to be perfect to go after our dreams ~ Lissa Bliss

by on Apr 29, 2011

You don’t need to be a super star divine goddess of perfection to teach yoga. You don’t need to be able to do a handstand effortlessly in the middle of the room for five minutes before you feel like you can teach.

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At Hanuman Festival, We Want You to Feel Special.

by on Apr 29, 2011

At Hanuman Festival, get the VIP treatment…

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The Makings of a Happy Marriage

by on Apr 29, 2011

“The world has grown suspicious of anything that looks like a happily married life.”  -Oscar Wilde I know my marriage is an anomaly. Happy marriages are rare.  For as much as we all long for a relationship that we can grow old in, we don’t really believe in them. I think this might be because [...]

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elephantjournal.com hearts: 5Point Film Festival.

by on Apr 29, 2011

Four Faves, One Honorable Mention, and Two Questions from first night of… 5Point Film Festival in Carbondale, Colorado. Lindsey, Nicole (our new editor) and I drove up from Boulder, Colorado. I’m not sure if I’ve ever been to Carbondale. It’s colder up here, a few months behind Boulder’s Spring weather, beautiful, surrounded by mountains and [...]

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A Ballad for Beltane: the First of May.

by on Apr 29, 2011

The third road, perplexing as it is, is for those who would fully be human. You have to find your own way. There is no ordered cosmology here, only magic which you don’t always understand.

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Magical Thinking in a Miraculous World

by on Apr 29, 2011

We needn’t be on the watch for something overtly extraordinary.

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The Neighbor I Never Really Met…

by on Apr 29, 2011

I never really “met” Jason Muronaga. And now, after learning he has passed away at just 31, I wish I had. Because Jason seemed to have a Poetic Soul.

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Peter & Friend

Teaching Yoga at the White House. ~ Peter Sterios

by on Apr 29, 2011

I got the call. Many get the call—the call to move, the call to go, the call to take action and change something in our lives. I’ve gotten the call numerous times, but this was different. I literally got the call…

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The Real Truth about Yoga & Weight Loss.

by on Apr 29, 2011

Then she turned her gaze towards me and briefly scanned me from head to toe and asked,”Does yoga help with weight loss?” I sell out and give the easy answer, the one we are all looking for, which is “yes”. But the real answer is more complex…

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Burning Through The Hull Of Our Ego Spaceship.

by on Apr 29, 2011

“The primordial fire of reality is going to burn through the hull of our little ego spaceship, and scatter us like stars…

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To Heck With A Souvenir! I Want To Stay On Vacation!

by on Apr 29, 2011

While day-to-day life will never be as easy-breezy as a day at the beach, it turns out that, with a little effort, it is possible to bring a little of that vacation state of mind home with you.

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Jon Stewart on President Obama’s Birth Certificate.

by on Apr 29, 2011

For three relevant videos re this sad episode in our nation’s history, click over to Donald Trump: no better than a Klansman. The Daily Show – Longformers Tags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook The Daily Show – Exclusive – William Cohan Extended Interview Pt. 1 Tags: Daily Show [...]

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Bill Nye: on Teaching Evolution to Children.

by on Apr 29, 2011

Straight talk with the Science Guy. Props! With thanks for the tip to Whoa.

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Donald Trump: No Better than a Klansman.

by on Apr 29, 2011

Three Videos: Eloquent, raw, open…and, ironically, a hopeful offering that makes me truly proud to be an American. Thank you, Baratunde Thurston: With thanks for the tip to The Daily What. Above: a painting Trump commissioned of himself some years back. Trump’s speech: President Obama:

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The Hypocrisy of Violent Activism.

by on Apr 29, 2011

Stay, Benji! More Mitchell & Webb gold: Better version: We’ve written on this subject before.

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Art cortesy of Lorraine Ayre

The story of People

by on Apr 28, 2011

People, we are something wild An animal basic in instincts maybe we’re doomed, maybe we’re blessed by reason expressed as the intellect Here we come to observe mirrors we are to all others studying the still mind within is worthwhile the effort of knowing People get agitated demons confusing alive in seeing things as they [...]

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Embrace the Household Life; Drop Enlightenment.

by on Apr 28, 2011

Is enlightenment needed? Do we attach too much emphasis to the idea to the concept? Does it get in the way of things that arise and fall in front of us? In focusing on the mirror of enlightenment we forget about the view from the window. I embrace the life of a householder without aspiring to liberation during [...]

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Why I’m Voting for the Green Party of Canada. ~ Linda Lewis

by on Apr 28, 2011

Canadians need to vote Green so the environment and sustainable policy become legislative priorities…

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Show Yourself Some Love

by on Apr 28, 2011

photo credit: Marina Pics Please, if you do nothing else as you are shifting, show yourself some love. Shifting is not for the faint of heart.  It’s simple, but it’s not easy.  Whether it’s Ali Brown of Secret Millionaire going from star to stark (and as she admitted on a private call, from Jag to [...]

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Broke Teacher III: Take Your Vision Board And Shove It Up Your…

by on Apr 28, 2011

The biggest obstacle to teachers and yogis of business is the value towards the interior and the fallacy of contentment.

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Aubrey Sacco, 24, traveled Southeast Asia to improve her yoga practice and teach yoga at a resort.

One Year Later, Yoga Teacher Still Missing In Nepal. ~ Jennifer Newell

by on Apr 28, 2011

Aubrey, 24, remains missing in Nepal, yet there is no evidence that she is injured or not living. Her last known whereabouts is the Lama Hotel, where she ate lunch on April 22, 2010, but she has not signed into any checkpoints nor checked out of the park since.

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Where are homes selling the fastest right now?

by on Apr 28, 2011

The answer may surprise you. Anchorage, Iowa City, Tulsa? They don’t exactly spring to mind as real estate hot spots, but maybe they should. They made it into the list of 11 Cities Where Homes Sell the Fastest according to housing data from Realtor.com California (not so surprisingly) boasted the highest number of cities where [...]

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How To Be Sick. ~ Toni Bernhard

by on Apr 28, 2011

Alleviate suffering through conscious awareness—this is referred to as “mindfulness” in Buddhist practice.

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Catching Thoughts: Love Your Lizard Squisher!

by on Apr 28, 2011

There is only one way to get over your negative attitude. Here’s what I’ve learned. -Aurora

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How Bambi and Austin Powers helped me figure out the Yamas and Niyamas. ~ Tali Koziol

by on Apr 28, 2011

For every Yama and Niyama there is at least one contemporary reference point (a movie, book, or public figure) that makes it all a little easier to understand; especially when talking to those outside the yogic land who want to know more.

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The Sexiest most Eco-Concious Bike Swap Ever!

by on Apr 28, 2011

Like Burning Man but in Boulder! The Boulder Bike Swap is set for Sunday, May 22 and simply put, it is going to rock. What is a bike swap? It’s an extravaganza of bi-pedal goodness!  It’s where hundreds of people gather to sell, trade, swap, and/or buy awesome discounted bikes and bike accessories!  It’s where [...]

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Donald Trump reminds blacks that they will never be Americans.

by on Apr 28, 2011

I thought of my ancestors, both direct and collective, who had fought and died so that I might be treated as an American. On Wednesday, April 27th, President Barack Obama, under media pressure, released a copy of his long-form birth certificate. In response, Donal Trump held a press conference in which he stated that he [...]

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The Tooth.

by on Apr 28, 2011

I’ve lost a lot of money in front of this photo. I’ve lost a marriage in front of this photo. I’ve lost a home in front of him. I’ve missed my kids in front of him. He shakes a little every time the train passes, every hour all day long…

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Have We Prostituted Ourselves For Busyness?

by on Apr 28, 2011

Unless you viciously carve out time to work on yourself it’s not going to happen.

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Fear >>>————> Fearlessness.

by on Apr 28, 2011

A reminder on how to achieve true Victory over Aggression. How do we manifest fearlessness? Through developing friendship with ourself, through generosity, through joining heaven, earth & man principles…through realizing our own basic goodness and the basic goodness of others…through raw vulnerable heart…through gentleness. Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche: Those who have been fearless in their search [...]

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10 Things we can Learn from the Bizarre Case of Sai Baba (A Manifesto On Reality-Based Spiritual Empowerment!)

by on Apr 28, 2011

Take back your power, wake up to reality, smell the coffee of mortality, and feel the real magic of being human! How do we learn from the bizarre legacy of Sai Baba, a man who claimed that doing magic tricks made him God, while engaging in pedophilia behind closed doors? 10 key insights that form a kind of manifesto for what the author calls “reality-based spirituality.”

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